| Position ID: | RIKEN-iTHEMS-RSSRSFEMALE [#18723, W21071] |
| Position Title: | Female Research Scientist or Female Senior Research Scientist |
| Position Type: | Other |
| Position Location: | Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Chemistry Biology Other Engineering Computer Science / Computational Science (more...) |
| Appl Deadline: | none (posted 2021/06/10, updated 2021/05/31) |
| Position Description: |
Seeking a Female Research Scientist or a Female Senior Research Scientist (W21071) 【Laboratory】
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS) (Program Director: Tetsuo Hatsuda) 【Research Field】
“Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences program (iTHEMS)” (program director: T. Hatsuda) promotes interdisciplinary collaborations and creation of new interdisciplinary fields through the interactions among researchers in mathematics, theoretical sciences, and computational sciences. Also, iTHEMS aims at nurturing young scientists who cross the boundaries between different disciplines. For more information, please refer to the following website:
RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
【Job title and Job description 】 Job title, available positions Female Research Scientist or Female Senior Research Scientist, a few positions Position-specific task is as follows: Research Scientist Conduct research projects under the program. Senior Research Scientist Assist the Program Director or the Deputy Program Director, lead and supervise researchers affiliated with the program, and carry out research projects under the program autonomously. Job description iTHEMS is seeking a female researcher or a female senior researcher to conduct theoretical research
in the fields of natural sciences, mathematical sciences, or humanities and social sciences. The scope of responsibilities will be commensurate with the applicant's career level. The applicants will be expected not only to pursue top-level research in their field but also to collaborate actively with an interdisciplinary group of researchers across fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, engineering, computational sciences, information sciences, and humanity and social sciences, under the concept of iTHEMS. 【Qualification】 The candidate should possess a doctoral degree. 【Work location】 Branch and address; RIKEN Wako (2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198)
【Salary and benefits】 1. A one-year fixed-term employment contract, renewable based on evaluation, to a maximum of 5 years (Research Scientist) or 7 years (Senior Research Scientist) from the initial date of hire. 2. RIKEN may adjust the above maximum period of renewability based on a) the employee’s abilities, work load at the time of contract completion, performance and work attitude and b) the continuation of the employee’s center, laboratory or project and RIKEN’s management situation and budget at the time. In principle, employment contracts will not be renewed for individuals older than 65 years. 3. The employee’s period of fixed-term employment cannot exceed 10 years from the initial date of hire (or 10 years from April 1, 2013 for fixed-term employees already at RIKEN prior to this date). In principle, the first two months of employment is considered a trial period.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Commuting and housing allowances will be provided. Social insurance will be applied. Mandatory membership in the RIKEN Mutual Benefit Society (RIKEN Kyosaikai). This position falls under the specialized duties discretionary work system; one working day will be calculated as 7 hours and 30 minutes. Days off include public holidays, New Year's holidays (Dec. 29 - Jan 3), and RIKEN Foundation Day.
RIKEN has introduced telework as a temporary and special measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You may be asked to work from home according to the instructions of the institute. You can also choose to work from home with the permission of your supervisor. No smoking on site (designated smoking areas available). These and other provisions are in accordance with RIKEN regulations. RIKEN is promoting a Gender Equality Program by taking various measures to create a workplace where both men and women are able to give full rein to their talents and abilities. Also, eligible for an exemption from repayment for category 1 scholarship loans provided by the Japan Student Services Organization before fiscal year 2003, and eligible applying for the MEXT Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Kakenhi). 【Application and required documents】
[Required documents] 1. Complete CV (with email address)
* Write down in the notes section of your CV the number written next to the title of the job position (e.g. W21071). 2. List of publications (including preprints) 3. Research statement (summary of current and past research relevant to this position; no more than 2 pages) 4. Research proposal (describe your own research objectives; no more than 3 pages) 5. Your interest and views on interdisciplinary theoretical and mathematical sciences (no more than 1 page) 6. Contact information of two persons willing to provide a reference. 7. Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you are required to submit the document, "Consent form for handling personal information based on GDPR (PDF 97KB) " with your signature. *You will find detailed information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the following website: Data protection | European Commission [How to apply]
Application documents should be uploaded through Academic Jobs Online. Note: Application documents will not be returned.
[Deadline]
Open until the position is filled. [Handling Personal Data] Submitted documents are strictly protected under the RIKEN Privacy Policy and will be used only for the purpose of applicant screening. Personal information will not be disclosed, transferred or loaned to a third party under any circumstances without just cause. 【Selection process】 Application screening, interview and oral presentation by selected applicants 【Start of Employment】 Negotiable
【Contact Information】 RIKEN Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences Program (iTHEMS)
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 For inquiry, send an email to ithems_app [at] ml.riken.jp with Subj: iTHEMS Female RS/SRS (W21071).
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